I CAN HEAR

 

POINT CALIMERE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL 

WELCOME TO  KINDERGARTEN 

MY FIVE SENSES

 

CIRCLE TIME: Circle time in UKG (Upper Kindergarten) is a cherished moment where children learn to understand and express their feelings while respecting others' viewpoints. It's a time for fostering empathy and social skills in a supportive environment. Through simple activities like sharing how they feel each day, engaging in storytelling about different emotions, and exploring scenarios through role-playing, children begin to grasp the diversity of feelings and perspectives around them. They learn that it's natural for people to feel differently about situations and develop the ability to consider others' feelings. By encouraging open dialogue and teaching respect for differences, circle time helps lay the foundation for positive social interactions and emotional awareness as they grow.

SCIENCE TIME: During science time in UKG, exploring sounds and their sources can be both

educational and exciting for young children. They can learn that different objects and creatures produce various sounds. For instance, the ringing of a bell is a clear and resonant sound created by striking its metal surface. Birds chirp with melodic tones using their unique vocal organs, the syrinx, while blowing air through a whistle generates a sharp, high-pitched sound. Meanwhile, the beating of a drum produces deep and percussive tones by vibrating its stretched membrane when struck. By listening to and identifying these sounds, children not only develop their auditory awareness but also gain an understanding of how vibrations and sound waves work. Such activities spark curiosity and help them connect the sounds they hear in their environment with their sources, fostering a foundational understanding of sound and its production.

ENGLISH TIME: In a UKG classroom, exploring the sounds of letters Dd and Gg is an engaging and hands-on activity that helps young learners develop their phonemic awareness. Children can start by identifying the distinct sounds each letter makes: /d/ as in "dog" and /g/ as in "goat". Using colorful pictures of familiar objects like a dog and a goat, educators can encourage children to sort these pictures into groups based on their initial sound. This interactive sorting activity not only reinforces letter-sound associations but also enhances vocabulary and visual recognition skills. Additionally, incorporating games where children verbally identify words beginning with these sounds or practice writing the letters further solidifies their understanding. Such activities cater to different learning styles and promote active participation, laying a solid foundation for future literacy skills in a fun and stimulating way.

MATH TIME: In a UKG classroom, an engaging activity to teach numbers 6 to 10 involves using the song "Find 10" to reinforce counting, representation, and writing skills. Through this activity, children listen attentively to the song, which typically features counting various animals or objects up to the number 10. They then actively identify and count the number of items mentioned in each verse, such as six cats or eight balls. Using visual aids like drawings or manipulatives, they represent these quantities on paper, fostering both numerical recognition and artistic expression. Subsequently, children practice writing the numbers 6 to 10, tracing and copying them to reinforce their understanding of numerical formation. This multi-sensory approach not only cultivates their ability to count and recognize numbers but also enhances their fine motor skills and confidence in mathematical concepts through music and creative engagement.

ART TIME: In an art session aimed at developing fine motor skills and pencil grip, encouraging children to hold a pencil using a tripod grip is crucial. The tripod grip involves holding the pencil between the thumb and index finger while resting it on the middle finger for stability and control. Educators can guide children in practicing this grip by demonstrating how to position their fingers correctly. Once comfortable, children can then use the tripod grip to write their names on paper. This activity not only enhances their ability to hold a pencil effectively but also promotes handwriting skills and confidence in their artistic expression.